Decided to give this place another shot because the food was delicious a few years ago. Took me over 35 minutes to find parking on a Thursday. I called in and I asked if there was any known available parking and a nice gentleman on the phone told me to go around back in a parking lot and I could park there however there was weren’t any spots. Over 20 cars in the back parking lot. When I walked in there was only six people in the entire restaurant dining in. Which tells me that its likely the staff or should I say the abundance in staff must’ve taken up most of the parking. Got in and grabbed myself a seat. I did happen to enjoy the ambience and the decor. very clean with a friendly staff. I ordered a grilled octopus, grilled calamari, and the chicken wings. Although it came out quite fast it was nearly impossible to finish. The chicken wings tasted like they have been cooked last week. Overcooked (bones broke) dry and had almost no texture. 5 small wings for $9. The grilled octopus was five small bites also over cooked $15 and so salty that I even finished my unfiltered horribly tasting seltzer water. The grilled calamari was tender but also so salty I could hardly get it down. I’ve noticed other people complain about the same issues. Nothing was fresh, and the seltzer tasted like bay water from ocean city Maryland. Sadly I won’t be going back. Left with a stomach ache.

Casual Habana is a go to spot when I’m home in NJ. My family loves it! The empanadas and Ropa Vieja are my favorite. Great prices, generous portions. Service is normally good even if they’re busy.

Came here for a brunch with friends. The charrasco brunch special was fantastic. The cappuccino were good. Mimosas are medium strength. They dont offer any military discount. Free Valet parking on site. Or street parking available. A bit pricy for portion sizes in my opinion

Overall food in this restaurant tastes good and price is reasonable. Parking is in the back. Would love to vome back.

My wife grew up in Hudson County where the Cuban food is some of the best! Challenges Miami! Casual Habana rivals them both! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Extremely consistent tasty food cooked to perfection. Great drink menu. It gets very busy- so, it's a good idea to get there early. They also have outside dining as well. Will be back!!!

OMG! The foods are delicious! The ribs in salsa de guayaba are out of this world; tender, flavorful with sweet and salty touch. The Salmon in salsa de mango was so fresh and delicious too. But the Chicken with sweet plantain and cheese was amazing, that plate was perfect too! The tostones were like chip style and so good. The service was excellent, everyone was so welcoming and friendly. They have a huge selection of alcoholic drinks and a good variety without alcohol too. Good prices for the proportions of food. Definitely this will be my #1 best cuban restaurant! 100% recommended!

Overall Thoughts: This is a spacious, beautifully decorated restaurant serving up a varied selection of traditional Cuban dishes and quick, friendly service. The dishes were full of flavor and the one cocktail I tried was delicious. Note there's a3.5% surcharge on credit cards. Food I tried: - Oxtail Empanadas (4.5/5): This was good, with a super crispy exterior stuffed with flavorful, tender oxtail filling. Each order comes with 3 empanadas, but unfortunately you can only get one type of filling type. - Pulpo a la Plancha (seared octopus w/ twice-fried plantains) (4.3/5): The octopus was chewy on the inside, crispy/charred on the outside, and had good flavor. The fried plantain chips were pretty good but could've been crispier. - Rabo Encendido (slow braised ox tail) (4.2/5): This was good and flavorful, but pretty hard to chew with all the tough cartilage and bones. - Arroz Frito con Aguacate (cuban fried rice with chicken) (4.6/5): The fried rice was delicious, full of flavor, and the guac on top added a nice creamy kick of salty flavor. The chicken was extra $ but I wouldn't get it in the future because it was a bit overcooked. - Ropa Vieja (4.5/5): A classic, this dish had good flavor and pairs well with the dirty rice and beans. - Yuca con mojo (4.2/5): This side of steamed yuccas was buttery and mild in flavor. It was a good palate cleanser in-between bites. - Lechon Asado (4.3/5): This dish was good and had great flavors, but the meat was a bit dry. - Habana Spice cocktail (4.8/5): This drink was sweet, spiced, and really delicious. All the drinks on the menu looked delicious and creative, and I'd be interested in trying more! - Flan de la abuela caridad (Traditional cuban creme caramel abuela's recipe) (4/5): This flan was quite sweet, creamy, and eggy in flavor. It was good, but maybe wouldn't be my dessert of choice next time around. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.2/5 Food: 4.4/5 Ambience: 4.8/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.5/5

I had been craving a cuban sandwich for quite a while and finally broke down and ordered one from the New Mitford location. I have been to the Hackensack location several times, but this is closer and I felt the parking situation in Hackensack was not worth the aggrevation. Big mistake!!! I picked up my order and when I got home, I discovered it was not my order. I called the restaurant and they apologized and asked me to return the food, which I was surprised since we are in the middle of a pandemic. I returned the food and I hope they threw it away like they indicated. By the time I returned home with my sandwich, it was cold and chewy. Not like I'm used to eating. Big, big disappointment. Will NEVER return to this location. Made me wonder how many other times they have done this. Did they really throw away the food I returned??? I'll never know, neither will the original person who ordered.

I’ve been coming here since they opened! They never disappoint from the food, to the drinks, service, and atmosphere! One of my favorite restaurants in Bergen county! The Lychee Martini is a must try! Check them out, you won’t regret it!

The food was good but i did not like the inflexibility of their policies. They would not split checks for a group of 8. Also, they had an appetizer that came with 3 empanadas. We wanted to share among 3 persons but they would only allow us to order 3 beef or 3 chicken. That is, we could not order 2 beef and 1 chicken as we desired. We passed. And then, they charged 2.88% extra for paying with a credit card. I am told this is common in the NY Metro area due to the pandemic. Just like the airlines with their baggage fees, it seems restaurants are keeping this practice despite the emergency being over. We had a $400 Bill with 3 persons paying. After about 20 minutes of figuring who owed what, the split was $75, $120, and $205. Obviously it would not have been fair to just split the bill 3 ways. Most restaurants in the city I live in split checks very easily. I can't see why it is such a big deal. From now on, when I make a reservation for a larger group I will ask if they can split checks and avoid the restaurant if they don't.

We always have a good meal here. Usually better service, not that it was horrible but timewise it felt like we were forgotten. And it was early too for dinnertime. So not at all busy. The food came out promptly and hot and was very good. As always. The desserts were good as well as the café con leche.

Great food and drinks! No complaints, Food was very flavorful. Will come back again to try other dishes.

Amazing food!! Our kids love it, they are always super happy when they know we are coming to eat here. Great service from Freddy highly recommended.

Our server, Clark, was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The yuca fries were fantastic. Enjoyed the bistec empanizado. Great flavor.

The food and staff were amazing. They were very attentive and friendly. I have many food allergies and the waitress made sure my food was carefully prepared. The Fall Sangria was amazing! My family and I had a great time and recommended this great spot! Can't wait to come back!

Clark was so personable and attentive and the food and drinks are always fantastic! My kids, my husband, and myself know that we can always trust to have a great experience and wonderful food. They’ve always been kid friendly and the adults can have a great meal. We love coming back!

Used to be one of my favorite places. Had a very poor pickup experience. Ordered two Churrascos with Chimichurri they only gave me one, and the one had no chimichurri on it. The large chicken noodle soup was a container of broth, celery, carrots, with two total cubes of chicken. The empanadas were very good though. Hesitant to go back after that mishap though.

El Rabo is delicious.

The food is very very good. Im Cuban Girl and I remembered my country in that place

Great food, good COVID consciousness.

Andres, Lorenzo, and Stephanie at the bar were top notch! Introduced me to a new drink--a jalapeño margarita with passion fruit, half of the rim with salt and the other half with tajin. Delicious!

Food was fabulous!

Best Cuban restaurant in the area (I'm Cuban, so I can vouch for this). My favorites include the lechon imperial and the mahi mahi. Leave room for dessert.

Food overall was good. Ribs were on the tuff side.

Delicious food! Dinner entrees come with your pick of 2 sides. Happy hour has a limited but affordable menu with great drink choices. One app that stands out is the oxtail empanadas! They're small but flavorful, juicy, and always keep me coming back. Favorites: Oxtail Empanadas, Baby Pernil, Guava BBQ Ribs, Churrasco, Yuca Fritas & coconut mojito!

What delicious paella! The ambiance of the restaurant is pure Havana. I ordered the classic mojito which was perfectly made. To eat we ordered the paella, grilled octopus and chicharron. Seriously drool worthy! Highly recommend this place. Good music, friendly staff!

Everything was awesome, food was cooked and seasoned well . Awesome customer service.

Incredible ribs that are fall off the bone. Also I really appreciated the happy hour pricing when you eat/drink at the bar. 10/10

Really love this place. My wife and I have it as our favorite, and everything you order, it's really good. Their drinks are just perfectly made. We go out to eat a lot, but this has always been our favorite.

Amazing food and amazing bartenders. The chicharon reminded me of a local filipino dish called lechong kawali. The side of lemon and some fermented radish (I believe) compliments the whole dish. Potato balls stuffed with pork/beef (cant recall) had such a great texture. The marinara sauce gives the dish a slight sweetness and tang to complete the flavor. Would 100% be back to try out more of their dishes.

The beautiful interior, the music, the food all comes together for a wonderful Cuban dining experience. We went on a Friday lunch when restaurant was all empty. I liked the red flowery wallpapers with some soothing music in the background. They have nice bar in the middle. Food wise we had a nice dine in. The grilled octopus was good but little burned around the tail. The tapas empanadas were decent. I got the oxtail for entree. It was a pretty dish, but really hard to eat around the bones. I’d have like the dish to be either on spicier or sweeter side. It was too neutral. Their paella is also a good dish. The steak is not the best, I found it dry. Overall a nice location to enjoy some Cuban atmosphere with drinks and food.

Delicious!!!! Excellent service, great people and fantastic food. Highly recommend! Gem in the area, will be back.

Can’t recommend this place enough. OUTSTANDING food and service!! Talk about authentic Cuban cuisine!! Clean, friendly and passionate about what they do! Drinks are amazing too! Highly recommend!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Edwin was a wonderful server!! 10/10 recommend. I have a great time with my friends every time we go!

I ordered there twice. I didn't think the food was that good. I read the reviews that had been positive, but my experience it was not worth the money at all. I also ordered the sangria and it was terrible. I really can't recommend this place. Maybe dining in is a better experience. I had my food to go.

The food was great & the drinks were strong. I ordered the baby pernil which was delicious. I cannot wait to go back for the same dish. I highly recommend this to anyone. Also they have a happy hour menu so I will be back for that. Friendly staff!

Did indoor dining. Place was clean. Everyone was safely distanced. Food is delicious and great sized portions. Recommend supporting your local restaurants!

When you do a search for vegetarian food options in nearby area. Casual Habana pops up as it has registered it as vegetarian. However, they have only one entree and some apps in veg. Provided some stars only for their good staff

The Vaca frita and passion fruit mojito were great!! The shrimp in garlic sauce was ok, I didn't enjoy the sauce flavor. Will be back for the Vaca frita and drinks.

Been going here since they opened. Ben's got a great place. Never had a bad meal here. The drinks are awesome as well

Great service and drinks! I didn't think the food was great but my friends thought it was worth it. I'll definitely give them a second chance.

This place is my number one site. Of all restaurants I know I prefere it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to visit this place. Whenever I want to go to a decent lunch, this restaurant comes first to my mind. best and food and a rich cuisine.great staff members, and good vibes. In addition to that, the charge is decent. I recommend this place with pleasure.

The one star rating is for their customer service only as this was our third issue at this establishment and each issue was met with the same result. My family hasn't been out to dinner since March 2020 due to the pandemic. We heard of the igloo seating at this restaurant so we decided to make a reservation for four (Wife and two children) at 8pm on Sat. 1/2/21. Upon arriving, I was told that they didn't have us down in their book and we must have called the wrong restaurant. We showed them the number we called and who we spoke with and there was dead silence. That was it. Upon asking for some sort of accommodation, My wife and I were met with blank stares from the two hostesses at the front desk. There was no attempt whatsoever to fix the situation nor did they even try and find the manager to help us. The food here is good but don't expect any help from the staff or management if there is a problem or concern. It's clear that they couldn't care less.

Couldn't ask for more. The drinks were perfect the service was perfect the food was perfect and a manager thanked us for coming and checked to see if everything was perfect. I frequent the hackensack location often and it's always great but this was above and beyond. Will be back.

(Translated by Google) Good to share with the family (Original) Bueno para compartir con la familia

Good staff

My favorite place either to eat or sit back and have a drink

Good food and ambiance, parking lot extremely small.

All food very gooooood!!

Great Cuban food in NJ. A rare find!

my Restaurant

So good, regularly order from here 2 nights in a row.

We went for a Sunday early dinner 10/25/20, (COVID-19 time), rules are indoor dining <25% so the restaurant was empty, barely 7 tables and there were, 2 hostess, 4 people behind the bar, 3 people in a hallway that looked like a coat check area, 1 waiter, OK so everyone standing around and NO TEAMWORK. There is NO reason why we all had to wait 10-15 just for the standard water they put on the table, then forget about getting anyone to take our appetizer order. No CLEAR JOB FUNCTION ON WHO IS SUPPOSED TO DO WHAT. Hello!!!!! There are customers here! Can I have an extra plate someone, I should of called the restaurant from my phone and asked the hostess to send someone to our table. POOR MANAGEMENT, (If ANY at all). Who is RUNNING THE SHOW HERE??? The food was good, that’s why I gave 1 ⭐️ but obviously 1 waiter for the whole restaurant is not going to cut it. Will not go back.

Great food and drinks, friendly service, all at a very good price. Our local favorite!

Clean and friendly staff. Great selection of drinks. Nice authentic Cuban dish

Visited on 11/14/20 we were greeted promptly and were seated in a very nice room across from the bar. We had 2 Big Margarita's @$9.00 each excellent price and one of the strongest Margarita's I ever had (that is a plus). Both meals were excellent as was the appetizer, the flan was just ok. Guacamole Cubano app @$10.00 was excellent, my friend had Churrasco con chimichurri @$24 and she loved it. I had the Baby pernil @$15.00 which was cooked to perfection. The flan @$6.00 was ok would not try it again next time I go back. Black coffee @$3.00 is excellent as was the Cafe con leche @$3.00.

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Perfer the location in Hackensack... table was dirty once sat down ;although the waitress had cleaned it when I asked... cozy place but kept hearing the microwave the whole night :|

Avery good Cuban food and the seviche was very fresh and my brother liked it. Their baby pernil was amazing also.

Excellent service. Food was amazing. Waiter was attentive. Reasonable prices on both food and drinks. Will definitely visit again.

Not impressed... was good... online prices and menu prices did not match...

Great Cuban cuisine .... Actually some of the best iv ever had....

Great food. Great atmosphere.

Delicious!!

The experience was nice. The food and drinks was good. Mask is required but not offered in the event you didn't have one.

Very good food beautiful environment and friendly service! Id recommend this place to my friends and family!

Great atmosphere, delicious food ! What else can you ask for? The mojitos were one of the best I ever had ! Service excellent, very attentive ! Highly recommended local place ! And it doesn’t break the bank either !